Wildfire in India, Bangladesh — Green alert

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: India-Bangladesh Wildfire

1) Summary Wildfires occurred in the India-Bangladesh border region from April 10-13, 2026, classified as a moderate-level environmental disaster. Forest areas in the border regions of both countries were affected, with concerns raised about impacts on ecosystems and local economic activities from the 4-day duration fires.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural production disruption - The India-Bangladesh border region is a major agricultural zone, with air pollution and soil damage from wildfires potentially causing short-term impacts on production of major crops including rice, tea, and jute
• Textile industry raw material supply risk - Bangladesh is the world's 2nd largest apparel exporter, with damage to cotton and jute cultivation areas in border regions potentially causing indirect impacts on global textile supply chains
• Logistics transportation delays - Transport route controls due to firefighting and safety measures may cause temporary disruptions to trade logistics between the two countries
• Water resource contamination concerns - Water quality pollution from wildfire debris could have medium to long-term impacts on agricultural and industrial water supply

3) Watch points

• Follow-up fire occurrence - Track potential additional wildfire outbreaks based on changing weather conditions including continued dry season and strong winds
• Crop damage scale assessment - Need to confirm actual damage levels to major agricultural product output and quality in border regions